Category Archives: Indonesia

2013 was a year of many firsts for our family. In 2013 I started working for the first time since getting married, Joshua successfully completed his first day of school, we visited Mexico for the first time as a family of four and for the first time in years we traveled during Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is … Continue reading →

When we first arrived at the small Lombok International Airport we could breathe the fresh tropical air , see the smiling faces of the residents and knew that this was going to be a wonderful trip. We had booked a car to take us to the hotel and the diver offered to give us a … Continue reading →

Our visit to Lombok last November was very different than most of our trips. For the first time in months we didn’t have an agenda and we were just ready to relax and enjoy the idyllic beaches, fantastic food and gorgeous views. So after two days of doing just that, I started to get itchy … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit Bali with the kids for the fourth time (fifth for me) since we moved to Indonesia. There is something magical about that island that just draws us back and has a way to enchant us on every visit. For the first time ever, I … Continue reading →

Going to Bandung on a weekend, I had heard, was not a good idea unless we were planning to eat, drink and be merry inside our car. Apparently Bandung is a very popular locale to visit as evidenced by the heavy traffic in the tollway every weekend. There are hundreds of very famous outlet stores … Continue reading →

It feels like an eternity since we were in Bali when in fact I was there just last week on a business trip. I spent almost three weeks in the gorgeous island of Bali but my pasty white skin and my sand free luggage would deceive you in a heartbeat. I loved every second of … Continue reading →

It was a muggy day in the middle of July when we decided to explore the northern harbor of Jakarta sans kids. I had heard from many friends that this place was totally worth a visit if not for the shopping in the traditional markets at least for an unforgettable experience of immersing ourselves in … Continue reading →

During our last trip to Bali we decided to get off the beaten path and try our luck visiting the wonders of East Bali. Boy were we in for a treat. Not only did we find a gorgeous palace that belonged to a Balinese royal family but we discovered a totally different palace, one centered … Continue reading →

Our last visit to Bali was very different from our earlier ones. This time I wasn’t pregnant, we didn’t even visit the touristy places and we stayed far away from the resort area. This time, our sole purpose was to get our advanced open water diving certificate and to see a part of Bali we … Continue reading →

This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading →

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ana Gaby. A nomad by nature and by trade. I'm an expat currently living in the USA with my husband and my two very active boys. I am Mexican by birth and soul, American by heart and passport. After living in South East Asia for over 5 years we moved back to the US to begin a new adventure as a family. Join us in our adventure as we explore the US, re-learn to go grocery shopping without being overwhelmed, raise Bilingual Third Culture Kids and take our children along for the ride of a lifetime.